2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer recalls and problems

The 2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2014 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 4 Dry Freight Van Trailer model years — 4th most.

1recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Jan 21, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V025000 · 96 vehicles

Problem: Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vanguard) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Dry Freight Van Trailers manufactured November 22, 2013, to November 12, 2014, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

Risk: Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire..

Remedy & notes

Vanguard will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Vanguard customer service at 1-888-253-3008. Vanguard's number for this recall is 15E-017.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2014 vs. other Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer, the latest from Jan 21, 2016 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Vanguard Dry Freight Van Trailer?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.